Fragrance comparison

Verano vs Sherpa Smoke

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Verano

Ormonde Jayne

4.3155 votes

Rank #14,124 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Sherpa Smoke

Soulvent

3.754 votes

Rank #54,242 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verano takes 3 of 4 categories.

Verano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sherpa Smoke
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Verano3/4

Sherpa Smoke1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verano
Sillage & projection: Verano
Value for money: Sherpa Smoke
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verano

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

VeranoOrmonde Jayne

Sherpa SmokeSoulvent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVerano

SillageVerano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSherpa SmokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Airy NoteGrapefruitBergamotJuniperOrangeClary SageCardamom

Heart

TeaVioletRoseMagnolia

Base

Tobacco LeafMossAmbergrisIso E SuperSandalwoodCashmeranSuedeTonka

Top15-30 mins

Buddha's handBergamotCardamomJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

Mountain AirCedarwoodMagnoliaTea

Base6-8 hrs

Tobacco LeafSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Cardamom and Tea. Durations are only published for Sherpa Smoke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall55

Winter24

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,124

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#54,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVeranoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verano by Ormonde Jayne pairs sharp grapefruit and herbal juniper with a dry, airy tobacco leaf base. Built by Geza Schoen, the formula opens with a bright burst of bergamot and clary sage before settling into iced black tea and violet petals. The base relies on Iso E Super, cashmeran, and smooth suede to create a cle…

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Sherpa Smoke by Soulvent opens with an invigorating blast of frosty mountain air, bitter bergamot, and zesty Buddha's hand citrus, immediately followed by the sharp piney snap of fresh juniper berries. As the brisk opening settles, a calming brew of black tea and creamy magnolia softens the bracing chill, resting comf…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Verano or Sherpa Smoke?

Verano takes 3 of 4 categories. Verano is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes; Sherpa Smoke is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sherpa Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verano or Sherpa Smoke?

Verano lasts longest (Verano 67/100, Sherpa Smoke 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verano or Sherpa Smoke?

Verano projects furthest (Verano 55/100, Sherpa Smoke 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verano and Sherpa Smoke smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Cardamom and Tea.

Is Verano or Sherpa Smoke better for summer or winter?

Verano suits daytime wear; Sherpa Smoke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verano and Sherpa Smoke?

Verano has top notes of Airy Note, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Moss, Ambergris and Iso E Super. Sherpa Smoke has top notes of Buddha's hand, Bergamot, Cardamom and Juniper, heart notes of Mountain Air, Cedarwood, Magnolia and Tea, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Sandalwood and Leather.